American drummer, percussionist, musicologist (born 1944)
Mike Kowalski
Drummer Mike Kowalski on stage at his drums during a Beach Boys concert in 1998
Background information
Born
(1944-07-28) July 28, 1944 (age 79)
Origin
Hollywood, California, U.S.
Genres
Rock, blues, jazz
Occupation(s)
Drummer
percussionist
musicologist
Instrument(s)
Drums
piano
Years active
1947-Present
Labels
Mercury
Atco
Island
Epic
RCA
Capitol
Brother Reprise
A&M
MCA
Warner Bros.
Cherry Red
Musical artist
Mike Kowalski (born July 28, 1944) is an American drummer, percussionist and musicologist. He is best known as a longtime touring and session drummer for the rock band the Beach Boys.
MikeKowalski (born July 28, 1944) is an American drummer, percussionist and musicologist. He is best known as a longtime touring and session drummer...
late 1960s and early 1970s, with multiple percussionists, including MikeKowalski, and keyboardists, including Billy Hinsche and Carli Muñoz, rotated...
Wladek Kowalski (born Edward Władysław Spulnik; October 13, 1926 – August 30, 2008), known by the ring name as Killer Kowalski, was a Polish-Canadian...
led a band called The Avantis. The ensemble also consisted of drummer MikeKowalski and guitarist Danny Hamilton. They became a support act for the Beach...
and Lolly led a band called The Avantis. The line-up included drummer MikeKowalski and guitarist Danny Hamilton. They became a support act for the Beach...
from The Velvet Underground, as well as Beach Boys session musicians MikeKowalski and Ed Carter. Arranger Robert Kirby says that Drake intended the instrumentals...
vocals, bass, Fender Rhodes electric piano, handclaps Session musicians MikeKowalski – snare drum, sleigh bells In 1973, Larry Lurex, the solo stage name...
heritage. The brothers came from Fresno, California. Their drummer was MikeKowalski. The line up also included guitarist Danny Hamilton. They were also...
Dragon – marimba, vibraphone Larry Knechtel – bass Jim Gordon – drums MikeKowalski – bongos, additional percussion Van McCoy – string and horn arrangements...
guitar John Cale – celeste, piano and Hammond organ Dave Pegg – bass MikeKowalski – drums Cale, John. What's Welsh for Zen. Bloomsbury, 2000. ISBN 1-58234-068-4...